Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager | South | Salary circa £60,000 + Generous Bonus | Company Car | Pension | Globally Recognised Distributor

An Area Sales Manager opportunity has become available with a globally established machine tool distributor supplying into defence and other industries. This role offers a strong base salary, generous bonus potential, autonomy to manage a high-value territory, and the backing of a respected engineering business known for technical excellence and long-standing customer relationships.

This is a field-based position with full ownership of the South territory, focused on developing new business and managing and growing key established accounts.

• Develop and implement a regional sales strategy to achieve growth targets
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across aerospace, defence, and safety-critical sectors
• Support customers with product selection, application advice, and technical solutions
• Manage and develop existing key accounts, maintaining strong customer relationships
• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer training
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and CRM updates

• Experience in a technical sales or business development manager role within engineering or manufacturing
• Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering background (qualification or experience)
• Experience selling engineered or technical products into regulated or safety-critical sectors
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to communicate solutions clearly
• Comfortable managing a regional territory independently

• Salary circa £60,000
• Generous bonus structure
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension and benefits package
• High level of autonomy within a well-established territory

If you are an Area Sales Manager who enjoys solution-led selling, engaging with engineering teams, and working with technically advanced products, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.

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